Ice Hockey
Along the Wall Protection Under Check
Protect the puck along the wall while absorbing incoming contact
12 min
8 x wall protection reps under light contact
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward protect the puck along the wall while absorbing incoming contact.
Instructions
- 1Receive the puck along the boards with a defender closing in.
- 2Widen your base and drop your center of gravity before contact arrives.
- 3Absorb the check with your legs and hips, keeping the puck shielded on your far side.
- 4Move the puck to a support outlet immediately after absorbing contact.
What to focus on
Wide base and low center of gravity before contact lands.
Recommended reps
8 x wall protection reps under light contact
Common mistake
Standing tall and getting knocked off the puck on first contact.